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Waterworks Food Hall: Exterior of Food Hall including Patio

8 min

Food
Reviews

DIVINE Dines: Waterworks Food Hall – Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Visit

What do you do when one person wants steak, another wants Middle Eastern food and someone else is already thinking about pizza? At Waterworks Food Hall, you don’t have to…

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vineyard melody, ottawa, namratha stanley

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7 min

Books
Living

A Life Transformed in Bordeaux: Inside Namratha Stanley’s Memoir “Vineyard Melody”

Content warning: This article includes discussion of domestic violence and violence against women, which some readers may find distressing. “I hope readers not only enjoy the story, but also find…

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5 min

Books
Food

Exploring Nigerian Flavours with “Chop Chop” Author Ozoz Sokoh

Food is sustenance at its most rudimentary and an intertwining of history, migration, coexistence, climate, religion, and family at its richest and deepest. There are so many more histories to…

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How I Learned to Pee in the Forest : Book with a roll of toilet paper and stem of a green plant

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3 min

DIVINE Reads: How I Learned to Pee in the Forest by Sharon Neiss Arbess

How I Learned to Pee in the Forest by Sharon Neiss Arbess – About the Book From the Author A trip to the dry cleaners that raises your eyebrows as…

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12 min

Books
Food

DIVINE Reviews: Ottawa’s Literary Feast 2026

If you listen to the persistent folks tempting you to take a second look at our capital – some argue underrated – city, I am willing to hear them out.…

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Laws of Love and Logic: Book facing forward on a book shelf with other books

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3 min

DIVINE Reads: Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis

Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis – About the Book From Indigo A woman finds herself torn between her first love and her devoted husband in this extraordinary…

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The Famous Grouse: Scotch Bottle, glasses and a grouse with a tag that says "With Love X" on it

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1 min

Give Dad What He Actually Wants This Father’s Day

Forget the novelty mugs, barbecue accessories and last-minute gadgets. Sometimes the best Father’s Day gift is also the simplest: good company and a great bottle of Scotch. This year, introduce…

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Fiddler On The Roof In Yiddish: Tevye singing with his hand over his heart with the fiddler in the background

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4 min

Reviews

DIVINE Reviews: Fiddler On The Roof In Yiddish

Few musicals are as universally recognized as Fiddler on the Roof, yet this acclaimed revival invites audiences to experience the beloved story in an entirely new way. Presented by the…

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2 min

Food
Reviews

The Ninja Slushie: the Coolest Obsession of the Summer

There are those little appliances that instantly make everyday life more fun…and the Ninja Slushie is definitely one of them. Somewhere between indulgence and creativity, it transforms simple ingredients into…

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2 min

McHappy Day Is Back: Learn How You Can Give Back

There are very few days where something as routine as grabbing a coffee or picking up dinner can translate directly into meaningful support for families in crisis. McHappy Day is…

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